swap_horiz Marise Payne Alternatives

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Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans was a prominent Australian diplomat specializing in Asia Pacific affairs. He notably led Australia’s involv...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Landmines

9.2 Excellent

2

S. Rajaratnam

S. Rajaratnam was a pivotal figure in Singapore’s early development. He served as the nation's first Minister for Foreig...

Cold War Asia Pacific Historical Singaporean Foreign Minister

9.1 Excellent

3

George Yeo

George Yeo was a Singaporean diplomat who notably shaped Asia Pacific relations throughout his career. As Foreign Minist...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

8.8 Great

4

Surin Pitsuwan

Surin Pitsuwan was a prominent Thai diplomat and academic who played a key role in Southeast Asian regional politics. He...

Asia Pacific Historical Thailand Multilateral

8.7 Great

5

Penny Wong

Penny Wong is an Australian politician representing the Australian Labor Party, serving as a Senator for South Australia...

Asia Pacific China Current Australian Foreign Minister

8.3 Great

6

K. Shanmugam

K. Shanmugam is a prominent Singaporean politician and former lawyer who has played a central role in the country's gove...

Asia Pacific Law Historical Asean

8.0 Great

7

Julie Bishop

Julie Bishop is an Australian former politician who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2018 under t...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Australian Foreign Minister

7.8 Good

8

Thongloun Sisoulith

Thongloun Sisoulith is a Lao politician who became president of Laos and general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutio...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

7.7 Good

9

Ong Keng Yong

Ong Keng Yong is a Singaporean diplomat who served as secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations fr...

Asia Pacific Singapore Historical Multilateral

7.6 Good

10

Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer is an Australian diplomat and former Liberal Party politician who served as minister for foreign affair...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Australian Foreign Minister

7.5 Good

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Don McKinnon

Don McKinnon is a New Zealand politician and diplomat affiliated with the National Party. He served as New Zealand's min...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral New Zealand Foreign Minister

7.5 Good

12

Phil Goff

Phil Goff is a New Zealand Labour politician who held several cabinet portfolios, including foreign affairs and trade, a...

Asia Pacific Historical Labor Multilateral

7.1 Good

13

Hor Namhong

Hor Namhong is a Cambodian politician and diplomat who served as Cambodia's minister of foreign affairs and internationa...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

7.1 Good

14

Vijay Gokhale

Vijay Gokhale is a retired Indian Foreign Service diplomat who served as India's foreign secretary from January 2018 to...

China Historical South Asia Career Diplomat

6.8 Fair

15

Bob Carr

Bob Carr is an Australian Labor politician who served as Premier of New South Wales from 1995 to 2005 and as Australia's...

Asia Pacific Historical Labor Multilateral

6.6 Fair

16

Lim Jock Hoi

Lim Jock Hoi is a Bruneian diplomat who served as Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations from 2...

Asia Pacific Historical Brunei Multilateral

6.6 Fair

17

Don Pramudwinai

Don Pramudwinai is a Thai diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2023. He held t...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

6.6 Fair

18

Saleumxay Kommasith

Saleumxay Kommasith is a Laotian politician and diplomat who became Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos in 2016. He has...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

6.6 Fair

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Tang Jiaxuan

Tang Jiaxuan is a Chinese diplomat and politician who served as China's foreign minister from 1998 to 2003. He later ser...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Us China

6.5 Fair

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Prak Sokhonn

Prak Sokhonn is a Cambodian politician and diplomat who has held senior roles in the country’s government. He served as...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Cambodian Foreign Minister

6.5 Fair